V.I.E. KYC/AML Officer

Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) is part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS), a key pillar of Société Générale’s universal banking model.

SGSS is among the top ten global custodians, and the 2nd largest in Europe, employing over 4,000 staff in 28 locations.

SGSS has 4 primary divisions:

-    SBO – Securities Banking Operations
-    FSO – Fund Services Operations
-    CML – Coverage, Marketing and Liquidity Management
-    CAO – Support functions

Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act as depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage UCITS, Alternative Investment Funds including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose investment vehicles.  We can offer a full suite of Fund Administration and Transfer Agency Services through our sister company.

Tasks and responsibilities

Reporting to the Fund Processing Services (FPS) Head of Operations with strong interactions with senior management and the Risk & Compliance department, the Investor KYC / AML Officer is responsible for, amongst other things:

•    Performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds
•    Assisting with the annual remediation exercise on existing Client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy
•    Maintaining the data integrity of investor data in the TA System
•    Assisting in the oversight of any outsourced tasks such as technical investor account opening, daily controls, monthly KPI review
•    Overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA and their implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter
•    Implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function covered
•    Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames
•    Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment form on behalf of the business
•    Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the resolution of complex KYC/AML cases 
•    Liaise with Compliance Officers of clients in case of escalation (MANCOs)
•    Periodically evaluate existing Clients’ Risk according to established policies and procedures and liaise with MANCOs for validating high-risk client accounts
•    Performing negative media searches on Investor accounts
•    Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons, collecting all the necessary documentation to complete the client file
•    Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients within agreed time frames
•    Run, review and update KYC/AML reports and provide these reports to Clients and Regulatory Authorities
•    Based on guidelines defined by CFT following the regulatory watch on new directives, laws and regulations related to KYC/AML, define how to implement those guidelines from an operational point of view
•    Provide explanations / training on regulatory requirements (to internal and external stakeholders)
•    Implement and keep up to date procedures that ensure the team is compliant with all KYC/AML and Financial Crimes prevention policies
•    Contribute to and prepare/discuss AML reviews as required by Compliance and by the business
•    Manage relationships and provide support to internal stakeholders; Transfer Agency & Compliance departments, Clients
•    Performing investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding Clients and escalating findings clearly and concisely for internal review by Compliance & MLRO

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria, a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master’s degree from a Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Business or Finance
• A previous experience in Financial Services would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills
• Any other language (especially French) would be an asset

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• KYC and AML knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of Irish Compliance
• A sound working knowledge and understanding of traditional and alternative investment fund administration
• A full appreciation of the Irish and non-Irish fund regulatory environment - especially in relation to the regulations applying to fund administration
• Good knowledge of the European and Irish / AML
• Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and assume responsibility
• Knowledge of Multi-funds TA software would be an asset
• Strong communication skills - oral, written and presentation
• Very good analytic skills
• Goal and solution oriented behavior
• Understanding and applying outcome focused regulation and have a sound risk awareness
• Conscientious and accurate working attitude
• To be respectful towards procedures and internal policies
• Team player mentality along with a detail-oriented, proactive approach to work
• Open-minded and capable of building productive working relationships
• Ability to work in partnership with the larger Compliance group

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Dublin is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. 
Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. 
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating? 
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.